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The Meanest Man in the World

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Richard Clarke, a compassionate small-town lawyer, moves to New York City to seek his fortune but remains unsuccessful. On a friend's advice, he tries to convince the world he's a ruthless heel. The strategy works, making him the most popular lawyer in town, but it puts his relationship with his fiancée in jeopardy.

Original title
The Meanest Man in the World
Genre
Comedy
Director
Sidney Lanfield
Cast
Jack Benny, Priscilla Lane, Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson, Edmund Gwenn, Matt Briggs, Anne Revere, Margaret Seddon, Helene Reynolds, Tom Dugan, Tor Johnson, Mae Marsh, Lyle Talbot, Will Wright, Chester Clute, Harry Hayden, Frank Orth, Nick Stewart, Paul E. Burns, Andrew Tombes, Gladden James
Country
United States of America
Studios
20th Century Fox
Language
en
Year
1943
Duration
57
Release date
1943-02-12
TMDB
6.900 · 5 votes
Status
Released

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